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A “Misdemeanor” is a crime for which a sentence of 90 days or less, or a fine of up to $1,000, or both, may be imposed. 

a Gross Misdemeanor conviction following a guilty plea or verdict to a felony charge, is somewhat better than a felony level conviction, but still has significant felony-type consequences.  A Gross Misdemeanor conviction based on a guilty plea or verdict on a gross misdemeanor charge; is unequivocally better than any conviction resulting from a guilty plea or verdict on a felony charge. 

In Minnesota, domestic assault is the most commonly charged of the domestic violence crimes.  The law defines a “domestic” relationship quite broadly in Minnesota, in ways that defy common sense. 

Minnesota law creates several crimes which contain a relationship element of the crime.  In other words, for crimes that by definition include a relationship element, that crime did not happen unless there is no doubt that a required type of relationship existed between the accused and the witness.  Examples of these include misdemeanor domestic assault, and restraining order violation cases.

Minnesota Murder Attorney Thomas Gallagher’s guide to Minnesota Criminal Homicide laws:  Homicide crimes are homicides resulting from criminal acts.

In Minnesota, a conviction will have a level.  For example, it could be a felony, gross misdemeanor, misdemeanor, or petty misdemeanor conviction. 

Domestic Assault, Felony Assault, Crimes with Domestic Relationship This page is about Minnesota domestic assault; and relationship-based criminal charges, penalties, and defenses.  And it explains the services of domestic defense attorney Thomas C. Gallagher, of GALLAGHER CRIMINAL DEFENSE. Thomas Gallagher has represented defendants and witnesses (prosecutor’s victims) in these cases since 1988. His education and experience help… Read More »Domestic Criminal Defense